Pertussis Cases Returning to Normal Levels
Dec. 28, 2012 | 8:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local pertussis cases is returning to normal levels after the 2010 epidemic. What is the main reason for the decrease?
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Vaccination Can Prevent Meningococcal Disease
Dec. 26, 2012 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially deadly disease. It is also seasonal and peaks during winter.
Have Safe and Bacteria-Free Holidays!
Dec. 21, 2012 | 11:49 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Whether you’re planning on dining with friends and family or having a more intimate holiday feast this season, the last thing you want to serve up is a food-borne illness!
So, here are some simple tips to help you make sure that bacteria, salmonella, listeria and other bad stuff stay away from your holiday table.
Beach Storm Drains Getting New Signs
Dec. 19, 2012 | 12:24 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diego County’s beaches are getting a public safety face-lift.
“Holiday Baskets” are Overflowing with Kindness
Dec. 17, 2012 | 11:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Rows and rows of bicycles. More than 3,500 new toys and teen gifts. Jackets, coats and sweaters of all sizes and colors. And more than 46 tons of food.
Safe Sleep Environments Important for Infants
Dec. 16, 2012 | 2:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The holidays can be an overwhelming experience for a baby. Everyday routines can be interrupted, opening up the potential for those disruptions to lead to harm for your child.
“Bikes Count” Project Tallies Cyclists Countywide
Dec. 14, 2012 | 4:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Bikes Count, the largest regional bicycle-counting project in the nation, was introduced today at a press conference and cyclist event in Balboa Park.